Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 12:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
94
away
Chemistry
Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
81
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 22 | 29 | 24 | 19 | 94 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 15 | 19 | 21 | 26 | 81 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves pulled away from the Kings 94-81. The Timberwolves won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Timberwolves carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Kings' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Kings · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Kings · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Timberwolves · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
